Amir Zaki

Amir Zaki (1152-12??) was a general of the Ayyubid Empire.

Biography
A hardworking functionary who had the means, but not the connections, to be a great person, Amir Zaki was adopted by the Ayyubid sultan Salah ad-Din in 1180. As the King’s son, Amir Zaki tried to live up to his father’s expectations. He had great command skills and piety, although he was not a chivalrous man. He served his father as a general and took part in his campaigns against the Jerusalemites, among many other Crusader States, and proved to be an excellent commander.